Square Mile sees few signs of Brexodus February 4, 2020 The number of job relocations from the Square Mile to the EU has remained far short of the thousands predicted when Britain voted to leave in 2016. Catherine McGuinness, leader of the City of London, told Reuters that the numbers of bankers and insurance and asset management staff moving to EU subsidiaries was between 2,000 [...]
The UK’s unrivalled regulatory framework is at the heart of our success as a finance hub February 4, 2020 Britain has officially progressed into the next chapter of growth, and can begin negotiations to achieve the trading partnerships and relationships that will secure our competitive future. Having spent several years in the City myself and now as MP for Hitchin and Harpenden, a constituency with thousands working in financial services, this sector remains one [...]
Police evacuate Soho over suspected World War 2 bomb February 3, 2020 The Metropolitan Police have evacuated an area in Soho as they assess whether an old World War 2 bomb has been uncovered. They were called to Dean Street after reports of an unexploded ordnance at 1.48pm today. The London Fire Brigade is also on the scene. The Met said: Officers continue to work in Soho [...]
Forging closer ties with India is crucial, but let’s not lose sight of our neighbours February 3, 2020 Now that the UK has formally left the EU, our trading ties with partners across the world will be more in focus than ever before. This includes our relationship with India, a country I visited last week to promote ties in financial and professional services. The UK-India partnership is now worth some £20bn, with nearly [...]
Rock the joint: Why Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett is building new music venues around the world February 3, 2020 Near King’s Cross station, a new social hub is currently under construction. Due to open in March, the space — called Goods Way — will contain a food court, bar and a 600-capacity venue known as Lafayette. Goods Way is the brainchild of Ben Lovett, the chief executive of Venue Group, who sounds excited but [...]
Outernet: Is London’s new media complex the future of urban entertainment? February 3, 2020 Trying to find a definition for Outernet can sometimes feel like explaining Tiktok to a grandparent. Once completed, the 34,000 square feet (sq ft) site — sat squarely on the corner of Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road — will boast the world’s largest deployment of LED screens, as well as shops, restaurants, offices, a [...]
Man shot dead by armed police in Streatham, South London February 2, 2020 A man has been shot dead by armed officers in Streatham in South London, following an incident that police described as terror-related. The Metropolitan Police said a number of people had been stabbed in Streatham, and later confirmed that the man who had been shot at around 2pm was dead. The Met said there that [...]
Where to watch Super Bowl 2020 in London February 1, 2020 With Super Bowl LIV weekend finally here, it’s time to start thinking about where to watch this year’s NFL finale. Assuming you are unable to make the trip to Miami, here are the options available to those looking for somewhere in London to spend the night. Greenwood, Victoria There are few places better to watch [...]
Coronavirus UK: How will health authorities react and what steps can I take? January 31, 2020 The first two cases of the coronavirus in the UK were confirmed earlier today by Public Health England. But how do the authorities deal with a contagious virus and what measures are put in place to prevent it from spreading. How do we know how dangerous the disease might be? Public Health England (PHE) responds [...]
Tube delays: Commuters face Victoria Line chaos after Finsbury Park fire alert January 31, 2020 A fire alert at Finsbury Park has led to rush hour havoc on the Tube today as the Victoria Line was partly suspended, while a signal failure disrupted Piccadilly Line passengers. Commuters face a miserable journey to work with no Victoria Line service between King’s Cross SAt Pancras and Walthamstow Central as Transport for London [...]